HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

Shivpal Yadav replaces Akhilesh as SP chief.

Rift between duo reported on several occasions.

SP recently sacked 2 ministers, chief secretary.

The Samajwadi Party on Tuesday replaced Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav with his uncle Shivpal Yadav as its state chief. The appointment came amidst reports of an alleged rift within the family. The party recently sacked two of its ministers and chief secretary on charges of corruptio

The Samajwadi Party on Tuesday replaced Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav with his uncle Shivpal Yadav as its state chief. The appointment came amidst reports of an alleged rift within the family. The party recently sacked two of its ministers and chief secretary on charges of corruption.

Akhilesh has reportedly taken charge of PWD ministry. Awadesh Prasad and Balram Yadav have been handed the irrigation and revenue portfolios respectively.

Graphic by Mohak Gupta

"SP President Mulayam Singh Yadav has appointed you as the president of the Uttar Pradesh unit. It is hoped that with your hard work, you will further strengthen the party," read the letter written by SP National Secretary Ram Gopal Yadav to Shivpal Singh Yadav.

AKHILESH SHUNTS CHIEF SECRETARY

The appointment was announced merely hours after Akhilesh allegedly shunted state chief secretary Deepak Singhal who is said to be close to Shivpal.

Sources said that disagreements between Akhilesh and Shivpal have been reported on several occasions. The difference in opinion between the duo was apparent when Akhilesh opposed the merger of Quami Ekta Dal with SP which was proposed by Shivpal.